The feeling I thought I missed (I thought it was gone, but it was so common, I didn't notice it. For that, I am sorry.)

You hear it in movies.

You read it in books.

You hear people talk about it.

But have you ever felt it?

That feeling inside.

The feeling that brings you alive.

I felt that feeling the first time he reached for my hand.

The first time I noticed his nervousness.

The first time we kissed.

I noticed the change in his behavior.

I noticed who he really was.

Inside.

And out.

Five years have passed.

We have been through so much.

Some of which I wish we hadn't.

Things I wish you would have never had to experience.

Through it all.

We have made it.

I took for granted all the sensations you made me feel over the years.

I forgot about those feelings.

I have never stopped loving you.

And I never will.

But.

For some reason.

Today.

All those feelings came rushing back.

I realized they never left.

I had just gotten use to them.

But.

I missed noticing them.

I am very thankful that you have given me these feelings from day one.

I cannot wait to grow old with you.

With these feelings.

With each other.

I am glad we had that chance meeting.

I am glad I got to spend those years with you.

I am glad I was there for you.

I am glad you were there for me.

I cannot say you complete me.

For I am complete within myself.

But I can say.

That I am glad to have you by my side.

Thank you.